I've been working with travel agencies and gotten 5-star reviews. Here's some reviews from guests.
March 2025-Tripadvisor- – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) – Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
2025年3月 • ファミリー
Kazuko took us around Kyoto to the golden pavilion, the bamboo forest and several other wonderful places in Kyoto. She was very knowledgeable and very patient with us. We learned a lot and enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend!
December 2024 – Getyourguide – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) – Kyoto: Private Tour with Local Licensed Guide
★★★★★
November 2024 – Viator – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) – Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
J_R, Nov 2024
Wished it was longer as 4 hours feels somewhat rushed to enjoy each place to the fullest. Kazuko did her best to share many insights and info which i wouldn't know if I visited alone. She also willingly answered many of my questions and was very accommodating. Her command of English is good enough for a smooth tour. Will opt for this again the next time I visit Kyoto and get to spend more days there.
November 2024 – tripadvisor – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) Private Nara Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Osaka Departure)
Nov 2024 • Family
Kazuko is an excellent guide, soft spoken and knowledgeable. She was open to our suggestions through out the day. We had a great day in Nara. I worked with her and added Horyu ji Temple to our itinerary and it was an amazing place.
October 2024 – Tripadvisor – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) – Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Oct 2024 • Couples
Our guide, Kazuko, was lovely. She tailored the tour based on our interests. The bamboo forest was particularly majestic. We truly appreciated Kazuko’s kind manner and patience with all of our questions.
Oct 2024-tripadvisor-JapanWondertravel-Kyoto Custom Highlight: Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Oct 2024 • couple
We did a private tour with Kazuko in Kyoto and really enjoyed the day. After making the booking there was clear email communication to arrange an itinerary and schedule. On the day Kazuko was very knowledgeable about the sites visited and the historical /cultural aspects. A great lunch stop was recommended. It was great being able to ask Kazuko any question whether about the attractions visited or about Japan in general. Would highly recommend
April 2024-tripadvisor-JapanWondertravel-Kyoto Custom Highlight: Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
April 2024 • Solo
What an outstanding experience! Kazuko was the perfect host and tour guide. We hit some major highlights but also wandered off to see some places I would never have seen on my own. It was great having a local who spoke Japanese but also spoke very good english. She had so much history to share! My son joined me for part of the tour but the second half was on my own. I'd recommend Japan Wonder Travel and Kuzuko to anyone who wants a one on one tour of Kyoto!
November 2023 – Tripadvisor – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) – Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nov 2023 • Couples
We saw three different locations. The stone garden, golden palace and imperial castle. We followed the guides recomodation and used taxi between each location. A lot of experiences packed in a single day!
Written 15 November 2023
November 2023 – Tripadvisor – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) – Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nov 2023 • Couples
Kyoto is so beautiful. We saw some great sights of nature, temples and traditional neighborhoods. Our guide, Kazuko, was very kind and attentive, she always had a great attitude and was very willing to answer all our questions and take pictures.
Written 4 November 2023
October 2023 – Tripadvisor – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) – Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Oct 2023 • Family
This was quite a filled tour even if it was only 4 hours. We went to the Imperial Palace and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Our tour guide Kazuko was extremely helpful, from planning and advising regarding our exact meet up point and what sites were feasible to do up to the tour itself since we were able to learn quite a lot about these places. It was worth the price of the tour for our group of 7. Would recommend it for those who don't mind a bit of a fast paced mid day with (quite) a bit of walking!
Written 29 October 2023
August 2023 – Tripadvisor – JGA (Japan Guide Agency) – Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We had an excellent half day tour of Osaka with our guide Kazuko Fukumoto.
Her recommendations to visit the Sumiyoshi shrine, Harukasu and Shinswkai were perfect in that they were interesting places to see and learn about. Kazuko is well prepared and organized. She wisely suggested an earlier start that we had previously considered given the extreme heat that day. Her knowledge about Osaka is extensive and she brings a mature approach to her job.
Kazuko is thoughtful and considerate and is always eager to take a photo or answer a question.
I would highly recommend Kazuko as a tour guide.
Her recommendations to visit the Sumiyoshi shrine, Harukasu and Shinswkai were perfect in that they were interesting places to see and learn about. Kazuko is well prepared and organized. She wisely suggested an earlier start that we had previously considered given the extreme heat that day. Her knowledge about Osaka is extensive and she brings a mature approach to her job.
Kazuko is thoughtful and considerate and is always eager to take a photo or answer a question.
I would highly recommend Kazuko as a tour guide.
Written August 15, 2023